Greece: The Birthplace of Western Civilization

Geography of Greece: Understanding the physical features of Greece including its mountains, seas, and islands.

Ancient Greek civilization: The history, art, literature, and achievements of the ancient Greeks, with focus on their contributions to philosophy, science, and democracy.

Greek Mythology: The Gods and Goddesses of ancient Greek mythology, their stories, symbolism, and rituals.

Greek Politics: The development of Greek politics including the establishment of city-states, rivalries between Athens and Sparta, and the rise of Alexander the Great.

Greek Architecture: The architectural styles used by ancient Greeks, including the Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, and Aeolian orders.

Greek Religion: Understanding the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Greeks, including the Gods, temples, and religious ceremonies.

Greek Theatre: The evolution of Greek theatre including the emergence of drama, playwrights and their works, and the use of masks.

Greek Art: The art forms of the ancient Greeks including sculpture, pottery, and painting and their influence on western civilization.

Greek Philosophy: The contribution of ancient Greek philosophers including Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates to the development of western philosophy.

Greek Sports: The importance of sports in ancient Greece, including the Olympic Games and other sporting events.

Greek Mathematics and Science: The contributions of Greeks to the fields of mathematics and science, including the Pythagorean theorem and Aristotle’s theories.

Greek Literature: The great works of ancient Greek literature, including the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Greek Music: The music and musical instruments used by ancient Greeks and their impact on western music.

Greek Cuisine: The food habits, regional specialties and culinary traditions of Ancient Greeks.

Greek Society: The values, customs, and social norms of ancient Greek society, including their treatment of women, slaves, and foreigners.

Mycenaean Greece: This was the period between 1600 BCE and 1100 BCE, characterized by the development of a warrior culture and the construction of fortified cities known as megarons.

Classical Greece: This encompasses the period from the 5th to 4th century BCE, which is known for the rise of Athens as the dominant city-state, the emergence of democracy and the Persian Wars. The era is also known for significant achievements in philosophy, drama, and art.

Hellenistic Greece: Following the death of Alexander the Great, his empire was divided amongst his generals, leading to the spread of Greek culture and the rise of Hellenistic kingdoms in Egypt, Syria, and Asia Minor. This period lasted from the 4th to 2nd century BCE.

Roman Greece: After conquering Greece in the 2nd century BCE, Rome incorporated the Greek territories into its empire. This period was characterized by the Romanization of Greek culture and the gradual decline of Greek city-states.

Byzantine Greece: This period began with the foundation of Constantinople in 324 CE, and lasted until the Ottoman conquest of the region in 1453. During this time, Greece was part of the Byzantine Empire, which was characterized by the spread of Orthodox Christianity, the construction of impressive churches, and the emergence of Greek literature.

Ottoman Greece: Following the fall of Constantinople, Greece came under Ottoman rule, which lasted from 1453 to 1821. This period was marked by the suppression of Greek Orthodox Christianity, the rise of a Greek resistance movement, and the eventual War of Independence.

Modern Greece: The establishment of the Greek state occurred in 1829 after the War of Independence. Modern Greece has been characterized by the struggle for political stability, economic development, and cultural preservation, and has been a member of the European Union since 1981.